Energy Services of America Reports 2026 Q3 Revenue Growth and Dividend Increase
Aug 10, 2026, 4:33 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting
The combination of strong revenue growth, a dividend hike, and earnings upside from multiple segments supports a positive price trajectory in the near term. Historical parallels show small-cap contractors often re-rate on durable backlog visibility and dividend growth when capex cycles (water, energy infrastructure, data centers) accelerate. Risk remains from margin pressure on large projects and any restatement concerns noted in the release.
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Energy Services of America (ESOA) reported fiscal Q3 2026 revenue of $130.0 million, up 25.5% year over year, and net income of $3.3 million (EPS $0.18). Gross margin declined to 11.0% due to a large gas-transmission project, though activity across water distribution and electrical construction remained robust. The company also raised the quarterly dividend by 33% to $0.04 per share, signaling a focus on shareholder returns amid infrastructure replacement and data-center buildouts.
Q3 revenue $130.0M, up from $103.6M; net income $3.3M.
Gross margin 11.0% vs 11.6%; gross profit $14.3M vs $12.0M.
Net income $3.3M, or $0.18/sh; Adjusted EBITDA $8.3M.
Backlog $286.6M at 6/30/2026; down from $325.1M on 3/31/2026.
Dividend up 33% to $0.04/sh; optimistic on water/electric demand and data-center buildouts.
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